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A True Story from my book Rescue the Stories Book Three
Counsel
We were assisting a small church in their Christian
Educational department, but my husband was often asked to perform other duties.
On this day, a distressed woman had asked for counsel as she
was having a problem coping with her distraught husband. The gentleman had recently suffered the loss
of one of his arms, and feeling that he was less of a man, he ending up by
pushing her away.
Arriving to answer my husband’s call of concern, I entered
to find the woman dressed provocatively in a mini skirt, a deep cut blouse and
heavy make up.
One important thing they teach you in any Bible School
Ministers should be careful if at all possible not to
council the opposite sex with the door shut, and if available to invite their
mate, or another person to sit in on the session.
Sobbing, the woman poured out her story, and it was
extremely evident that she did not actually want direction and guidance. She was searching for someone to agree with
her and comfort her in her decision to leave her husband.
A few months later, we saw her again, and this time she
informed us that she was happily engaged to be married to a fine
gentleman. We offered our
congratulations. What else could we say?
I am reminded of the wedding vows, so easily forgotten by
some, in times of illness, accidents, or even when angry, “Forsaking all
others; until death do us part.”
Many times, the grass on the other side of the fence that
appears so inviting will soon surprise you, for it has been sprayed with weed
killer, and will quickly wither and dry up.
Not all exchanges are for the better. Only one is; the great exchange. This is when you give Jesus your old life and
you receive HIS everlasting life to live inside your heart.
For myself, when it comes to counseling, I have discovered
long ago, that a little talk with your best friend, Jesus is safe; and He does
not pass your secrets on to others.
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Hello Aunt Hazel, I shared last weeks story with my hubby. I sure would share today's own too.
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How are you?
Blessings to you
That's good advice not just for ministers, but for all men in similar situation. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice. And I loved that you shared the Oak Ridge Boys as I have not heard their music in a long time :) Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI just recently heard about a wonderful young man in ministry at our old church who fell prey to an affair. He and his wife are seeking godly counsel, and I hope for a full restoration in their marriage. But, it just serves as a testament to the fact that our enemy does indeed stalk us like a roaring lion. And, like you said, that *greener grass* can indeed be a trap. Sometimes the devil hides in the tall grass of temptation...
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I love stories like this! Real men who love God and their wives standing light years above the flesh! What a blessing and encouragement.
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